Seigmen: ‘Dissonans’ follow-up with music video and interviews
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) Two weeks ago the Norwegian alternative dark rock band Seigmen released 'Dissonans', part two of...
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Kim Ljung (Ljungblut) revisits Asian inspirational country on ‘Vietnam’ album
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange. Photos by Kim Ljung, Harald Rosenløw Eeg and Jean Yves) Out now is...
Ray Noir announces new EP ‘Against The Machine’ and UK/EU tour dates
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) London-based artist Ray Noir returns this autumn with their most personal and unapologetic project yet...
‘Colder’, the 2nd single from Concrete Nocturne, hiding a darkness beneath a sunny façade
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange. Photos by Tarjei Krogh) Concrete Nocturne, the new Norwegian project from Tarjei Krogh...
Concrete Nocturne’s first single ‘Ghosts’ brings dark synth intensity with an industrial edge
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange. Photos by Tarjei Krogh) A bit under the radar due to summer holidays...
Ray Noir releases new single ‘Dead Valentine’ on July 3rd, also announces upcoming EP ‘Against the Machine’, out September 18th
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) For Ray Noir, the queer artist raised in Norway’s black metal scene, "Dead...
Dan Heide interview about new single ‘Changes’: ‘Changes lead to existential discoveries’
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Apollon Records press brief) Out today is the newest single from Dan...
M4C releases Apoptygma Berzerk produced EP ‘Music For Cars’ – new Apop music also in the works!
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) A few weeks ago, several friends in the Apoptygma Berzerk circuit posted about...
Review first Bingo Crowd gig in Oslo since 2009, setting a hard standard by offering the audience gourmet food!
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange, text and photo. Video by Pekka Stokke) The release of the ‘Manners’ album...
Bingo Crowd overwhelmed by ‘Manners’ feedback – listen to the 17 year awaited sophomore album now!
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) After three weeks of dropping singles, B-sides, and a remix, Bingo Crowd have...
Making this long Friday better, Bingo Crowd releases 3rd single – Listen to ‘Nitro My Shield’ and B-side ‘K120’ now!
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) In their third consecutive week of single releases, Bingo Crowd continues their comeback...
Don Juan Dracula continues comeback ride with yet another single and AI video for ‘Be The Same’ – Check it now
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / DJD press release) After 15 years of silence, Don Juan Dracula made...
Bingo Crowd levels up with three new tracks across two releases, including an Extnddntwrk remix – Check them all now
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) A week after Bingo Crowd (formerly known as BC) released their comeback single...
Beranek and EL/NeUe inspired by 1982 ESC song for their new single ‘Ein Bisschen Frieden’
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange. Live photo Alex Tjore) In a time filled with uncertainty, conflicts, and imbalance,...
BC returns after 17 years as Bingo Crowd with three singles followed by ‘Manners’ album
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) April 25th 2025 Crispin Glover Records will release "Manners", the long-awaited sophomore album from...
Henric de la Cour interview: ‘It won’t be 6 years until the next one’
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Birds Will Sing For You press release. Photos by Tarjei Krogh) Out...
Bérèche You interview: ‘Raging debut nerves and adrenaline kick’
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange. Photos: Tarjei Krogh / Jan Ronald Stange) A few weeks ago, the Norwegian...
SnifferGod reworks Don Juan Dracula comeback single ‘Burn’ + AI video out now
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) A few weeks ago, we reported on the comeback of the Norwegian men...
Bérèche You drops ‘The Price of Love’ album – Out now
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Bérèche You press release) The new Bérèche You album 'The Price of...
Ray Noir track ‘Razorblade Romance’ featuring guitar legend Steve Stevens out now
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Ray Noir press release) “Razorblade Romance” is the fight for survival in...
Don Juan Dracula – the men in white – returns with ‘Burn’ single and AI music video – Out now
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Don Juan Dracula press release. Photo: Tom Lund) Don Juan Dracula is...
Bérèche You – ‘Adore Me’ feat. Cassiel Agrippa out now
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Bérèche You press release) While the Norwegian electropop act Bérèche You prepares...
New kinGeorg EP ‘Helter P.T.2’ out now with cover David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ remixed by Apoptygma Berzerk & Beranek
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) After releasing his cover version of David Bowie's 'Heroes' in 2024, dubbed 'Helter'...
Piston Damp returns with sophomore album ‘Mastermind Vol 1: No Points For Trying’ – Out now
After teasing their audience with a remix EP and 5 singles since their debut album 'Making The World Great Again'...
Bérèche You covers 90’s mega hit ‘Sweet Harmony’ by The Beloved – Out now
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) Bérèche You featuring Cassiel Agrippa releases yet another single, "Sweet Harmony", this autumn....
Electro Night in Oslo: Piston Damp, Ray Noir, and an Analogue Set by Apoptygma Berzerk at Revolver
Piston Damp and Ray Noir, two acts that hadn’t played in Oslo before, booked the final day of August for...
Midgardsblot 2024: Viking metal festival with a touch of synth and goth too
The Midgardsblot festival, held at Borrehaugene (old viking grave mounds), outside the city of Horten, Norway, is mostly known for hosting acts within the...
Bérèche You releases remix EP ‘Into The Night’ – Out now
Bérèche You kicks off the autumm with the brand new EP "Into The Night", yet again with Cassiel Agrippa on...
Sverre Økshoff (Seigmen): ‘The next album will be insanely fun to play!’
The latest Seigmen single "(Dyret) 23 bud" was released August 9th, a week before the band attended the festival Midgardsblot, and had its...
Piston Damp gears up for next album with ‘Hard To Love You’ single – Out now
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Sub Culture press release) "Hard To Love You", the fourth single from...
Bérèche You in relaxed Summer mood with latest single ‘Head Over Heels’ + 3D-animated lyrics video
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Bérèche You press release) Hello gorgeous electropop lover! The brand new Bérèche...
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Bérèche You completes Spring releases with ‘Business Of Love’ album
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange. Photos Tarjei Krogh / band) Bérèche You follows up the first three Spring...
Seigmen celebrates ‘Resonans’ album with a full evening of signing session, Q&A and quiz
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Indie Recordings press release. Photos by Bjørn Opsahl, Frank Hiis and Jan...
Bérèche You offers 2nd single ‘Someone Like Me’ – New project from Electro Spectre producer – Out now
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) Out today is "Someone Like Me", the second single from Bérèche You, the...
Migraine induced love and hate combined in new Seigmen song
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / press release Indie Recordings) ‘Elskhat’, the third single from Seigmen's upcoming album,...
Seigmen builds up to album release with new single ‘Kollaps’
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Indie Recordings press release) Seigmen released the digital single ‘Kollaps’ (‘Collapse’) on...
Gothminister surprising candidate in Norway’s Eurovision Song Contest
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Gothminister press release) The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) season is upon us...
Norwegian electro bands El/NeUe and Beranek collaborate on new song for 10″ vinyl and play at birthday party
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange, photos by Tarjei Krogh, Tom Helge Kleberg, Jarle Nyttingnes) How do you celebrate...
Seigmen releases 3 new EPs, sold out in just a few hours
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange. Press release Karisma Records) Just days after launching their first new music in...
New single from Piston Damp: ‘I’m Losing You (A New Tale)’ out now!
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Piston Damp press release) Out today is the brand new single from...
Seigmen releases ‘Berlin’ single now and announces album for next year
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / press release Indie Recordings. Photos by Bjørn Opsahl) November 15th the legendary...
Front 242 and Nitzer Ebb continue their successful ‘Join The Forces’ tour
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange. Photos by Tarjei Krogh, Truls A. Bakken and Jan Ronald Stange) After the...
Massive Norwegian 80’s electro wave single compilation being crowdfunded
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) The Norwegian Album Classics on CD project started out hoping to release album...
Get ready for a Piston Damp xmas!
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) December 16th 2022 sees the return of Piston Damp with not just one...
Electro Spectre back with a Christmas gift to their fans
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) In a series of new deluxe remasters released in December 2022, the Norwegian...
Techomancer releases 2nd album ‘Hyperfuel’ with the Groth brothers contributing in various roles
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Techomancer press release. Photos: Tarjei Krogh) Out now is the new album...
Electro Spectre releases ‘Stereo Dreams Pt1’, emphasizing ‘We want to touch your deep emotions’
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) Electro Spectre just announced their massive release schedule for 'Stereo Dreams Part 1,...
Apoptygma Berzerk continues with rarities series, releases ‘Black Pawn’ compilation
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange. Cover art by Halvor Bodin) With the release of 'Black Pawn' Apoptygma Berzerk...
DJ 7rym releases 2hr long Depeche Mode mix honouring Andrew Fletcher – an excellent tribute!
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) Trym Nævestad aka DJ 7trym had been working on an extensive Depeche Mode...
The Murder Mystery releases first of two new singles
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Hello Human Records press release) Norwegian doomsday pop duo The Murder Mystery...
Modulo One releases Eurovision cover in support of Ukraine
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Modulo One press release)Modulo One just released a cover of Ukraine's Eurovision...
One song. Two parts. Three languages: ‘Ich möchte Dinge bauen’
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) The Norwegian experimental / new-wave / electronica duo El/NeUe have released a new...
‘Det er ikke hos meg det brenner’: dystopian EP from Norwegian duo EL/NeUe
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / EL/NeUe press release) The Norwegian duo EL/NeUe just released a new EP,...
Dave Gahan & Soulsavers releases ‘Imposter’ cover album: “A Story Of Songs”
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) Out on November 12 is the new album "Imposter", a collection of songs...
Zeromancer interview: ‘It has been a long time. And that’s also one of the reasons the album differs from previous albums’
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Photos by Tom Lund) After the release of Zeromancer’s previous album, ‘Bye-Bye...
‘a-ha The movie’ opening all across the world – the director tells about the journey
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange/Motlys press info) ‘a-ha The Movie’ is scheduled for cinema openings this week in...
Norwegian Giants release ‘Fasan’ – an immensely diverse collaboration album
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) "Fasan" by Norwegian Giants is released on their own label Norwegian Giants, established...
Paul Kendall releases ‘Boundary Macro’ after lockdown induced creative paralysis – an interview
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange/press release penned by Mat Smith) Boundary Macro is the fifth solo album from...
Oslo Synth Band ‘Stress’ EP out now – screaming beats to battle the summer heat
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) Oslo Synth Band from Norway have been quiet for a time now, but...
Stephan Groth on Apoptygma Berzerk’s ‘You and Me against the World’ re-issue – and other upcoming releases
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) Lot's of Apoptygma Berzerk fans are rejoicing today - it's the release day...
‘Terminal Love’ – third consecutive Zeromancer EP including surprising remixes
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) June 25th saw the release of 'Terminal Love', the third EP this year...
Piston Damp releases debut album ‘Making The World Great Again’
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) The Danish/Norwegian duo Piston Damp, consisting of Jonas Groth and Truls Sønsterud, released...
EL/NeUe: ‘KRANK’ – an album 34 years in the making
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange / Kampenkontor press release) EL/NeUe from Norway released their album 'KRANK' June 1st...
ESC history: Electro Spectre producer remixed Norwegian winner
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange)As the European Song Contest (ESC) 2021 finals are today, I thought it’d be...
Zeromancer launch ‘Mourners’ EP with some great remixes today
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange)Norwegian industrial synth rockers Zeromancer follow up their February release ‘Damned le Monde’ with...
Norwegian Album Classics on CD – and soon also LP – a corona initiated crowd funding success
(By our Norwegian correspondent Jan Ronald Stange) The crowd funding project ‘Norske albumklassikere på CD’ (‘Norwegian Album Classics on CD’)...
